What alexandra quickly discovered was that the clicker was an effective communication tool, a tool that horses not. In the early 1990s, after reading karen pryors dont shoot the dog, alexandra headed out to the barn with a clicker and a pocket full of treats to see what her horse thought about clicker training. Dec 01, 2018 clicker training is certainly an effective training technique, but getting started the right way really sets you both up for making great progress and having a smooth journey with it. Join our grass training in june join our grass training in june hippologics services sandra poppema b. Teaching horses with positive reinforcement wasnt available when i first started clicker training. If you want a more comprehensive linear guide to getting started with clicker training, or want to take a more indepth look at some topics, ive also written a book that covers the basics of clicker training as well as some more advanced techniques. I started clicker training with my horses 8 years ago after 3 different clinics.
Clicker training for your horse book by alexandra kurland. I use connection training material to support my teaching on clicker training. With time, clickertrained horses learn to accept that the clicker marks the ideal behavior and that a reward will come. I will be adding pictures, videos, and supplemental material as i have time. It shows you how to develop polite ground manners and emotional selfcontrol in your horse. By utilizing the clicker rather than instantly rewarding with food, training is more successful as it is easier to communicate which behavior earned the reward. As i explored the world of horse clicker training, i found katies clearlywritten. If you love horses, donkeys and mules then the horseman within. This book, of course, is about how to clicker train your horse. Using the click is like the popular childrens game warmercolder, where you tell another player to go to a certain place by guiding them with the words warmer if they come closer to the goal and the word colder if he or she goes the wrong way.
Leslies book is the answer to the rest of the puzzle in clicker training with horses. Little disappointed that this book covers mainly ground work and nothing else, a good book to start your horse off with clicker training but when you need the next book to progress to using clicker training when in the saddle be warned it will cost you much much more than this one. A pioneer in the development of humane training methods, ms. Click with horses equine clicker academy information and.
Description clicker training for horses, 12 keys to success in training your horse with positive reinforcement. Clicker training is a fun way to build a stronger partnership with your horse. Now in an audio edition read by karen pryor, the wit. A safe way to introduce your horse to the clicker is to put him in a stall with a stall guard across the door. The book is very clear cut on how to set up a training program for success, no matter what your experience is with horsesbeginner or long time owner.
Would i like to write a book about clicker training horses for her publishing company. Dec 09, 2018 in addition, the book explains some of the science of positive reinforcement training. Alexandra documented her experiences, and over time developed a systematic, very detailed program for clicker training horses. Even if you arent sure about clicker training or dont plan on clicker training this book is a must read for horse owners. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The ebook can be read with kindle or any kindle app on your tablet, computer, or phone. Rewarding sooner rather than later is best, both from a training standpoint and your horses point of view, too.
May 15, 2014 clicker training has become quite popular in dog training in recent years, and with good reason. May 07, 2018 clicker training your horse involves using a handheld clicker to signal good behavior and indicates that a treat is on its way. Contact do you wish you could communicate better with your horse. Products instructional shawna karrasch and on target. In july 2018, i published the book, teaching horses with positive reinforcement. I became more clear in my directions to my mare and she began understanding what i actually wanted. Clicker training and beyond by shawna and vinton karrasch now available as paperback. A guide to achieving success with clicker training. This book is the result of over 4 years working with 50 different horses using clicker training as my main training tool.
If you have had no experience with clicker training this book is an excellent source of basic information, giving both theory and many step by step instuctions for lessons. This 24 page ebook will teach you all the fundamentals for. The art and science of clicker training for horses on apple. Riding with the clicker is a comprehensive training guide will take you from clicker basics to advanced performance. Read it first if you are thinking of clicker training as i feel it is the most clear, concise and accurate book on the subject. Book you can train your horse to do anything on target training. She experienced how horses would offer complex behaviors freely if given the choice. For over a decade this award winning book has been helping people rethink the way they interact with their horses. The book is very clear cut on how to set up a training program for success, no matter what your experience is with horses beginner or long time owner. Video on demand by karen pryor clicker training welcome. If he gets pushy about the food, you can easily step back out of his reach. This equine clicker academy includes introduction to clicker training, extensive systematic groundwork, desensitizing, handling feet, lunging, long reining, float loading, starting a young horse under saddle, riding with the clicker, liberty training, trick training and problem solving. I have used positive reinforcement training for 30 years.
Ben hart explains the evolution of clicker training from its use with dogs and marine animals, its place in horsemanship, and the importance of refining its use specifically for equines. I worked with various horses but couldnt really master clicker training or move forward adequately. Clicker training uses positive reinforcement which means horses are more motivated, learn faster and become more trusting and confident. Clicker training is considered best practice by international animal training organisations. Clicker training for your horse by alexandra kurland. Watch all you want, whenever you want of the videos in your collection. Clicker training for horses book approximately 40 pages, our new clipon iclick, and a quick reference guide on how to use the clicker. Those clinics opened the door to the possibilities but that was it. Clicker training for your horse karen pryor clicker training.
Buy the art and science of clicker training for horses. This book is not about being a horse trainer it is about becoming a horseman. Crackers first clicker training lesson was in 1993 when he was ten years old. As each new blog is published, i will activate a link to the sections it covers. The bestselling book that has become mandatory reading for clicker trainersthe book that started it allhas become mandatory listening. All these things are possible with a clicker trained horse. You can have the horse respond to your gestures alone, or you can build a verbal command into your training by saying, for example, touch as your horse reaches for the target. Designed as a companion for alexandra kurlands more indepth books, clicker training for. Clicker training is used in zoos and marine parks around the world. Equine clicker training positive reinforcement horse. The e book can be read with kindle or any kindle app on your tablet, computer, or phone.
Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. Top 5 best clicker training books for dog parents dogvills. This 202 page paperback book thoroughly breaks down reward. Clicker training more fully engages your horses mind in training because now he can get something he wants to have vs. What alexandra quickly discovered was that the clicker was an. She is most known for being the author of the first equine clicker training book that did not suggest the. She very quickly recognized the power of clicker training for improving performance, for enhancing the relationship people have with their horses, and for just plain putting fun back into training.
Dec 12, 1991 alexandra kurland has been teaching and training horses since the mid1980s as a dressage specialist and an accredited ttouch practitioner. Clicker training for horses equine clicker training. Clicker training for horses the horse owners resource. It is a system of training based on science and learning theory. Clicker training, or mark and reward, is a form of positive reinforcement dog training. Fairhorsemanship is a humane, sciencebased horse training business which primarily uses positive reinforcement and clicker training. Clicker training is a winwin for you and your horse. This is one of the best horse training books i think i have ever read, and would highly recommend it. A stepbystep guide in pictures, and riding with the clicker. The nook book ebook of the clicker training for horses.
I think it is vital that our students have an indepth understanding of all approaches to training horses, and the connection training material allows them to see first hand how clicker training works and what can be achieved using clicker training. You can train your horse to do anything on target training. Outlining a revolutionary approach to training horses, mules, and donkeys, this extensive compendium offers an allinclusive study of clicker training. Clicker training for horses key lessons, your key to success in positive reinforcement training this 24 page ebook will teach you all the fundamentals add to cart. Exploring a simple and practical style of equine conditioning, this resource clearly depicts how appropriate behavior can be reinforced, incorporating the chosen method into the context of communication with animals. Jul 31, 2019 clicker training 101 positive dog training owes much of its success over the years to clickers but what are these things, and how do you use them. It involves a method of roundpen liberty training that is basically relationship based. With clicker training, you can teach your horse all the skills he needs and have fun at the same time.
Jul 09, 2018 i needed to know if she had trademarked clicker training. Clicker training horses peggy hogan has 1,950 members. Dec 17, 2012 shawna really knows her subject having spent many years training marine animals and i feel this book is the gold standard in clicker training for horses. Mar 10, 2017 clicker training is a flexible method, so there is plenty of room for you to develop your own style. I had been studying dan sumerels book finding the magic and followed up with his video less is more. She began clicker training in the early 1990s, recognizing the power of the method for improving performance and enhancing the relationship between people and their horses.
Crackers and bob even joined an attempt to break the guiness book of world records for the most number of people plus one horse in a line dance. Clicker training and positive reinforcement 54 books. When she found alexandra kurland, peggy fully embraced clicker training and positive reinforcement. The art and science of clicker training for horses. Learning from clicker trainers of other species, peggy investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her program. You will usually find ken teaching at a clickerexpo conference, leading a course at the karen pryor national training center the ranch, or teaching one of the karen pryor academy courses. With clicker training your horse becomes an enthusiastic, willing, participant in the training process. Covers basic lessons in manners such as saddling, trailer loading, giving confidence to nervous horses,picking up feet etc. Clicker training gives the horse lover another option, a gentle, positive approach that yields great results without intimidating the animal. Best books for learning to train horses crk training llc. This section introduces you to the scientific principles behind clicker training.
Twentyfour hours later i received an email back from karen. Clicker training for your horse, the click that teaches. It may not come immediately for example, when you are riding, but it will come. The thing is, you dont actually need a clicker to use this popular type of positivereinforcement or forcefree training technique. Clicker training horses peggy hogan public group facebook. It is used and recommended by professional animal trainers of all species, horses, dogs, cats, birds, sheep, lamas, camels, goats, and all other animals. My horses thrive on the training program described in clicker training for your horse. My name is peggy hogan and i created the study to support my business. Buy clicker training for your horse reissue by kurland, alexandra isbn. A book for animal trainers that has nothing to do with animal training susan friedman, laura vanaredonk baugh and i are leading a book discussion at clickerexpo 2020 about a book that, on the face of it, has nothing to do with dog training. Clicker training horses horse clicker training horsemans.
K en is the evp and chief training officer at karen pryor clicker training, coleading the company with aaron clayton. From experience gained all over the world, ben answers all the most frequently asked questions, whilst solving common problems that are experienced during. Online coaching groups clicker tips getting started online coaching groups clicker tips video downloads clicker tips single lessons paintings by mckee best deal individual coaching gift certificates training tools tee shirts horse training, clicker training, dvd, free clicker tips, online shopping. I use clicker training sometimes on its own and sometimes. Clickerexpo karen pryor clicker training animal training. This book is a highly recommended purchase for anyone looking for a more positive approach to horse training. Clicker training is being used successfully by horse owners, riders and trainers around the world. This helps readers better understand the recommendations in the book and also will help readers generalize the ideas in the book to other training situations. Her book clicker training for your horse is a good introduction to clicker training theory and basic ground exercises. Products instructional shawna karrasch and on target training. Alexandra kurland has been training horses and teaching since the mid1980s.
Horse training and behaviour books, clicker training. Clicker training for horses is a quick, easytofollow, introduction to clicker training. The clicker or marker communicates the exact moment your dog does what you want. Equine clicker training positive reinforcement horse training. This book is a step by step guide for taking a horse that has never been touched to the beginning of riding combining clicker training and natural training techniques. Clicker training for your horse by alexandra kurland goodreads. Basic clicker training for your horse expert howto for. To help you navigate through the book and to find sections you want to reference, i am including the contents here. I dont get paid for my opinion nor for providing links to places to.